Durham Cathedral

A UNESCO World Heritage Site with breathtaking Romanesque architecture, exquisite stained glass, the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the resting place of St Bede. Things to do include climbing the Cathedral Tower, guided tours and special exhibitions. The Cathedral is a busy community offering daily worship, serving the city and diocese of Durham and the North East region. It attracts visitors from all over the world. The Cathedral is open every day 7.30am to 6pm. Entry to the Cathedral Church is free with admission charges applicable to some exhibitions and the Cathedral Tower.

Venue Type:

Sacred space

Opening hours

Everyday from 07.30 until 18.00

Closed: During services and special events, access may be restricted however visitors are welcome to join our congregations during regular services, please check the website before your visit.

Admission charges

Admission charges apply to some exhibitions and the Cathedral tower.

Additional info

The Undercroft Restaurant is open daily between 10.00 and 16.00 for light snacks, meals and refreshemnets.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Coins and Medals, Social History

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Exhibition (temporary)

PARAGON OF CHIVALRY

25 August — 20 September 2015

The Galilee Chapel

Medieval chivalry prior to and following the Magna Carta was an integral part of aristocratic society. In this body of work, Richard Studham attempts to explore an individual component of medieval confrontation including vassalage, early forms of feudalism, romance and other varied intricacies of chivalry.

Originally from Stanley, Richard now lives in Canada and his works can be found in public and private collections world-wide.

Tuesday 25 August - Sunday 20 September

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INCARNATION, MARY AND WOMEN FROM THE BIBLE

28 September — 2 November 2015

An exhibition of works by Chris Gollon inspired by the themes of incarnation, Mary and women from The Bible. He invites the viewers to seek and see the face of God in the faces of creatures and creation, especially those who are routinely overlooked or on the fringes of any tradition or culture.

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Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Event

BANDSTAND

1 July — 31 August 2015 *on now

In The Cloister

Photographs by Rob Bowman of bandstands in County Durham are being placed in public spaces around Durham City. Small light boxes in the Cloister will show some of these images and invite reflection and stimulate discussion around cultural traditions within the evolving life local communities.

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ASSEMBLY MEMORIAL BOOK AND CHAIRS, CONCEIVED BY VAL CARMAN

The Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres, Belgium has commissioned a book called Assembly, containing over 174,000 names of those from the UK and Ireland who were killed in Belgium during World War One.

Visitors are invited to search for names they recognise and write their story on the blank page opposite, or place photocopies of photographs and letters on the pages. The book is accompanied by five chairs from St Audomarus Church in Passchendaele, each representing the casualties from one year of the war.

Part of a tour of the UK and Ireland, Assembly will return to Belgium in 2018 for display at the Museum.

Monday 6 July - Thursday 8 October

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TASTER DAY 2 - YOUNG CURATORS

19 August 2015 10:30am-12pm

Young Curators will have unique opportunities to explore the new exhibition areas of Durham Cathedral. You’ll learn how to handle and display objects, interpret the collections and help develop a new children’s book about the collections. To find out what Young Curators will be like, why not come along to one or both of our ‘Taster Days’?

Suitable for

Admission

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DURHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION

3 — 31 August 2015

In the North Nave Aisle

The Durham Photographic Society annual exhibition has been held in Durham Cathedral for 20 years. The many and varied subjects will be of interest to both fellow photographers and general public alike.

A selling exhibition.

www.durhamps.co.uk

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BENEDICTINE WEEK

14 — 18 September 2015

Join us for our annual Benedictine week, an opportunity to explore in more depth the historical and living tradition of St Benedict, focusing on its expression at Durham Cathedral in the past and present. The Study Week starts on Monday 14 September and finishes on Friday 18 September. Accommodation is available for those who require it at St Chad's College, part of Durham University.

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E-mail

Telephone

0191 386 4266

All information is drawn from or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Pictures as creative souls from France and Canada to Durham and Morecambe collaborate for the city's Lumiere festival, lighting up historic sites including the cathedral and the River Wear with an array of illuminating sculptures and installations.